You know what? We are doing better than Ok. Really kind of wonderful…
To all of you who have sent lovely emails and virtual hugs I want you to know that the fog has finally lifted and it is time to repay some of the incredible kindness so many of you have shown me in the past two months. I am talking and laughing and living in a way I’d forgotten how to…
I couldn’t have done it without you.Or my little mate Finley.
To scrumptious things and more scrumptious things!
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"You see, I began my household economy on the masculine principle of waiting for things to turn up. There is a really vital distinction between this and the feminine principle of turning things up without waiting. In other words for a brief…
1. Fill a tub with sudsy water and let the kids wash dollies clothes the old fashioned way in the back garden. 2. Sleep with the curtains open so you wake with the sun rise. 3. Take the kids scrapbook shopping and…
.. the rain is drumming on our rather luxurious tin roof like so many diddy men banging drums. But we are in the beautiful city of York and there is so much to see and do, so much to entertain kids and grown-up…
Oh Kristy I love it that you did this! My puttery treat for Wednesday this week (Sign up for the newsletter to get your puttery treats for next week…) was to open your favorite vintage cookbook at page 134 and bake whatever…
The saga of Finleys beer belly goes on. The hospital didn’t ring, so in an elaborate act of NHS deception, I got Helen to pretend to be me and ring the consultant to find out WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON??? (She’s…
Look! The most hideous computer desk in the history of computer desks. I said I wouldn’t and I did. Shame on me. In the past two days I have hauled seventeen bin bags full of junk out of this house. Seventeen bin…
Ahh, these pictures tell a thousand words… Dear Ali ~ you are in such an exciting place right now on your journey. You will blossom my friend 🙂 Bliss and Blessings to You xox
Those photos are so sweet, so intimate. You two obviously have a very very special relationship. I'm so glad to hear that you are doing better. I know that things will only continue in that way!
Hi sweetie – the fog does lift! although those eyes of yours still look a little sad – this too will pass but in the meantime – run yourself one of those scrumptious baths – with all the lovely girlie things & lots of candles and pamper the goddess that you are !!!! blessings & love xoxo
Alison I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear you're feeling better, and to see you and Mr. Finley together. I always brighten at any new posts from you, so I'm glad to just know you're doing ok. Your website is my favorite and I really do miss you when you're not around! Take care, God bless, and prayers once again from across the pond!
What touching pics of you and your adorable babba Finley…what a blessing to hear that your moving forward and your heal is healing!!!! Big hugs to you Ali!!! xo
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So lovely to hear you smile !
I'm glad you're doing so good! Cheers! 🙂
That is wonderful news Alison! and what absolutely beautiful pics of you and Finley,he is a little cherub!
Ahh, these pictures tell a thousand words…
Dear Ali ~ you are in such an exciting place right now on your journey. You will blossom my friend 🙂
Bliss and Blessings to You xox
I'm so glad for you. Life does have a way of turning around, doesn't it?
Those photos are so sweet, so intimate. You two obviously have a very very special relationship. I'm so glad to hear that you are doing better. I know that things will only continue in that way!
Hi sweetie – the fog does lift! although those eyes of yours still look a little sad – this too will pass but in the meantime – run yourself one of those scrumptious baths – with all the lovely girlie things & lots of candles and pamper the goddess that you are !!!! blessings & love xoxo
Alison I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear you're feeling better, and to see you and Mr. Finley together. I always brighten at any new posts from you, so I'm glad to just know you're doing ok. Your website is my favorite and I really do miss you when you're not around! Take care, God bless, and prayers once again from across the pond!
I'm so glad you two are doing so well Alison dearie! 🙂 I think of you often and I wish the best for you. 🙂
You look very nice. I think you lost some pounds and turned younger.
Some bad things in the end make us a favour: you look very nice !
Good on you lady! He is really cute bless him, oh to have hair as curly as that! How have you not eaten him yet?!
i'm glad to hear the good news. what a sweet cherub.
you look wonderful, and finley is as cute as ever, glad you are feeling better,
take care of yourself.
mandy.
Lovely photos of a happy mother and son! Wonderful to see the fog is lifting – better days ahead!
What touching pics of you and your adorable babba Finley…what a blessing to hear that your moving forward and your heal is healing!!!! Big hugs to you Ali!!! xo
Aww what cute pictures of both of you! Bless!